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Colorado Appraisals: Home Buyer Checklist
There are many important factors to consider when choosing a new home. Each person or family will have individual needs, but this checklist covers specific issues that could be of importance to anyone. Not only is the selling price of the home important, but other factors such as neighborhood can make a big difference.
When you go shopping for a new home, take this checklist along with you. It can help you to evaluate various aspects of not only the home but the neighborhoods and the condition of various features for up to 3 homes, and give you a side-by-side comparison.
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| The Neighborhood |
| Close to Work |
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| Close to Schools |
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| Close to Shopping |
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| Close to Expressways |
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| Close to Public Transportation |
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| close to Doctors / Dentists |
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| Close to Churches |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Street Lights |
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| Sidewalks |
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| Streets / Alleys Well Maintained |
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| Traffic Volume |
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| Parks Nearby |
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| Neighbor's Property Well Maintained |
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| All Utilities Installed |
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| Neighborhood / Restrictions |
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| Near Trains / Airports |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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| Environment Concerns / Influences |
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| The House |
| Age of House |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame |
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| Brick Frame |
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| Wood & Brick Frame |
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| Aluminum Siding |
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| Roof Condition |
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| Foundation Condition |
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| Overall Exterior Condition |
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| Garage Size |
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| No. of Bathrooms |
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| No. of Closets |
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| No. of Bedrooms |
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| Oil Heat |
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| Hot Water Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| Age of Heating System |
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| Age of Water Heater |
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| Capacity of Water Heater |
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| Age of Electrical Wiring |
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| Plumbing Condition |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Room |
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| Family Room |
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| Drapes - No. of Rooms |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Space |
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| Finished Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Landscaping |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Expand / Enlarge House |
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Cindy Plahuta, President and Lead Appraiser
P.O. Box 55, Castle Rock, CO 80104-0055
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